Labor and Employment Counsel

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Counsel to provide practical, business-focused legal advice on a wide range of employment and labor matters globally. This remote role involves partnering closely with Human Resources and Compliance teams to mitigate risk and support a fair and inclusive workplace. The position reports directly to the Senior Labor and Employment Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on global employment matters.
• Provide day-to-day legal guidance on the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, employee relations, leaves of absence, accommodations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on hiring practices, offer letters, background checks, onboarding, and contingent workforce considerations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate separation, severance, and release agreements related to individual terminations, reorganizations, and reductions in force.
• Partner with Human Resources to train managers and HR professionals on employment law topics, policy interpretation, and best practices to reduce risk and promote consistency.
• Manage and oversee employment-related litigation, agency charges, audits, and investigations (including EEOC, DOL, and state agencies) in coordination with Litigation teams and outside counsel.
• Conduct and/or oversee internal investigations and advise on appropriate remedial actions.
• Support merger and acquisition transactions and related employee integration.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing employment law, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• Proven ability to manage a broad range of legal issues and interact closely with business leaders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, diplomacy, and discretion when handling sensitive or high-stakes issues.
• Strong intellectual, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a track record of building alignment and consensus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels, including diverse and international teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining high ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting employment-related investigations, including witness interviews.
• Experience drafting pleadings and motion practice.
• Experience overseeing settlement negotiations and participating in hearings, mediations, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Experience managing outside counsel on employment litigation matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $131,500.00 - $231,300.00, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
• Potential eligibility for commission or performance-based bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Flexible work schedules and remote work opportunities.
• Development and career growth opportunities.
• Open time off policy plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility treatment support.

Location

• Remote (United States)

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to fairness in the workplace and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, national origin, genetics, disability, military and veteran status, or other protected characteristics.